The second-hand ecommerce sector is significant. The market for global resale apparel alone reached $227 billion in 2024 and is projected to hit $367 billion by 2029. This once traditional way of shopping in thrift stores and auction houses has changed drastically. U.S. online resale is expected to nearly double by 2029, reaching $40 billion. … Read more
As Google’s Ad Product Liaison, I often share updates and insights with the community of digital advertisers and, best of all, get to hear your feedback first-hand. We heard quite a lot after our recent announcement that, after a period of beta testing, we’re rolling out negative keywords in Performance Max (PMax) campaigns with a … Read more
In the beginning, there was only Search. Then Google said, “Let there be Shopping.” And so began the golden age of search advertising. Fast forward, and machines now perform the more granular and recurring optimizations at scale that we had to manually. Algorithmic campaigns like Performance Max have become Google’s golden goose. They claim that … Read more
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This post was sponsored by Unbounce. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Want to increase sign-ups, sales, or demo requests from your landing page? How can you ensure your landing page is optimized for conversions? Landing pages can make or break your conversions. A well-designed landing page doesn’t just look good; … Read more
Let’s think through a hypothetical purchase journey. An individual is in the market for an air purifier, and she starts off by searching for [best air purifiers] in Google. Your ad shows up in results, and she clicks on it, impressed with the mention of being rated No. 1 in product rankings as well as … Read more
Google has continued evolving its ad targeting systems, emphasizing AI-driven, intent-based matching that connects ads to user searches more flexibly. With this shift, Google Ads aims to give advertisers a balance between reach and control – where phrase match keywords can now capture broader, intent-aligned search terms. Recent updates focus on “relevant variations” of search … Read more
Google has continued evolving its ad targeting systems, emphasizing AI-driven, intent-based matching that connects ads to user searches more flexibly. With this shift, Google Ads aims to give advertisers a balance between reach and control – where phrase match keywords can now capture broader, intent-aligned search terms. Recent updates focus on “relevant variations” of search … Read more
While paying attention to metrics in ad platforms is crucial to the success of any online advertising initiative, you can’t ignore what users are doing after they click the ad. Sure, you can measure the website conversions in your ad platforms, but what else are people doing on your site that could be informative to … Read more
This year brought a steady stream of updates in Google Ads that spanned across campaign types and creative, media activation, and measurement solutions – many informed directly by advertiser feedback. I won’t cover every big update here, but building on a talk I gave at Hero Conf in San Diego recently, I’ll highlight some of … Read more
Since its launch in 2021, Performance Max (PMax) has transformed how ecommerce businesses approach Google Ads. Google’s machine learning and AI, when applied across its entire advertising ecosystem, promises to maximize conversions and value and simplify campaign management. However, with automation playing such a crucial role, the question arises: Can advertisers find the right balance … Read more
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This post was sponsored by Invoca. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. In today’s marketing world, AI is more than a buzzword — it’s a necessity. Nearly 90% of marketers plan to increase their investment in AI this year, primarily focusing on boosting their Return on Ad Spend (ROAS). If you’re … Read more
The latest question for Ask A PPC is based on Ad Strength and Creative. It comes from Isha in Delhi, who asks: “Should extended text ads be paused or kept running as we can’t edit?” The short answer is the age-old, “It depends.” However, recent data indicates there may be more value in moving away … Read more
Paid media has had its share of challenges alongside the disruption in SEO this year. We reached out to seven PPC experts to understand what’s happening in the industry and how marketers can prepare for the year ahead. To get the full rundown on trends for next year, download the PPC Trends 2025 ebook. In … Read more
For those of us working within strict industries, managing paid media campaigns involves added layers of work that may not be included in less regulated companies. Healthcare, finance, and political organizations are potential examples here, although many industries have their own quirks both in internal policies and ad platform restrictions. According to EMARKETER, in 2023, … Read more
Paid search advertising is a powerful way to drive traffic and conversions for your brand. However, setting up your first campaign can feel overwhelming if you’re new to the game. Even if you’re a PPC pro, it can be hard to keep up with all the changes in the interfaces, making it easy to miss … Read more
Mastering effective ad copy is crucial for achieving success with Google Ads. Yet, the PPC landscape can make it challenging to discern which optimization techniques truly yield results. Although various perspectives exist on optimizing ads, few are substantiated by comprehensive data. A recent study from Optmyzr attempted to address this. The goal isn’t to promote … Read more
This is it, the final chapter in our journey to mastering value-based bidding! We have covered a lot of ground, from determining whether value-based bidding is a fit for your business, to understanding what data you’ll need, to assigning the right values, and choosing the right bid strategy. After you have executed your value-based bidding … Read more
